Does Michael Gove have an ex wife who was a teacher or something?

I think he failed his PGCE...I really would pay good money for that man to shadow me or one of my harder-working colleagues for, say, two weeks. Stupid clueless turd.He c.aims to want to pull our education system into the 21st century but opposes any kind of creativity/modern teaching methods, etc.

He just wants to be seen to be a 'tough' Secretary of State so that he can position himself for being the Party Leader in the future. Education is merely a stepping stone for him. Just my opinion but I really believe that Gove is simply preparing for what he sees as bigger and better things. Who cares how many children and teachers he steps on on the way to these?

Good theory Haribo. He does have a current wife who works for The Times, as he once did. I am on the point of cancelling my order after 30 years of (albeit increasingly strained) loyalty because of the uncritical and partial way they report any guff coming out of the DfE. That and their opportunistic teacher-bashing - they headlined an article about anti-Thatcher protests last week "Three teachers organise Thatcher death parties". I am sure they could probably have found 3 of any other occupation, but why miss a chance to brand all teachers as rabid lefties? and .

He must have some reason for this constant teacher and school bashing! I know there is a lot to be improved upon but surely morale is important too. I can't think of a time in my 10 year career when it has been so low